Herefordshire, the Wye Valley and the Golden Valley are all very much unexplored and undiscovered areas of England, hidden beyond the Cotswolds from London and nestling against the border of Wales. It is, therefore, peaceful and picturesque and offers many outdoor activities with numerous walks through majical countryside or more challenging hillwalks. Canoeing on the Wye, quad biking, horse riding across the Black Mountains plus hang gliding off the Black Mountainside there is plenty for the most daring or just meandering through the countryside visit bustling Market Towns, historic border castles and glorious gardens. It really is all on Grafton Villa Farm doorstep!
Wheely Wonderful Cycling
Cycle Hire centre special cycles for all ages and families.
www.wheelywonderfulcycling.co.uk
Paddles and Peddle Canoe Hire
Explore the beautiful river Wye
www.canoehire.co.uk
Places to Visit
Weston’s Cider , The Bounds, Much Marcle
Family owned cider and perry producers offer factory tours and cider sampling, plus gardens and small animal park. Shop and Scrumpy House Bar and Resturant.
www.westons-cider.co.uk
Small Breed Farm Park and Owl Centre Kington
Just a delight for all, animals from pygmy goats to chipmunks, birds from black swans to owls to see and enjoy, open all year except Christmas.
www.owlcentre.com
Good Pub Grub
The Lough Pool in Sellack near Hoarwithy
Historic PlacesHereford Cathedral , Mappa Mundi and Chained Library
View the Medieval map of the world drawn on calf skin, into the Chained Library where an orginal copy of the Magna Carta is housed and lunch in the Cloister’s garden.
www.herefordcathedral.org
National Trust properties
Berrington Hall, Croft Castle and Parkland, The Weir Garden and Brockhampton Estate.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Dore Abbey, Abbey Dore
Dore Abbey, lies in the heart of the Golden Valley, founded by the Cisterian monks in 1147, visitors can just feel the sense of history.
www.doreabbey.org.uk
www.courtyard.org.uk - The Courtyard is Hereford City's brilliant centre for the arts. Drama, Visual Arts, Dance, Orchestras - there is something for everyone. The Courtyard also serves food
Llangorse Riding and Rope Centre
Climbing , Abseiling or ride through scenic countryside
www.activityuk.com
Court Farm Activity Centre Tillington
Mountain Boarding, Fishing and Farm Shop
www.courtfarmleisure.co.uk
Cider Museum Hereford
Walk through original champagne cider cellars
Sample Cider Brandy surrounded by water colours of old varieties of Apples and Pears.
www.cidermuseum.co.uk
Eastnor Castle Ledbury
Fairy tale Georgian castle richly decorated in the Gothic style.
Adventure playground,
Tree trail, lake and many special events.
www.eastnorcastle.com
Helens Manor, Much Marcle, Ledbury.
Since 1096 this incredible manor has been the home to the same family, a living monument to much of England’s history and a must to visit.
www.helensmanor.com
www.weobley.co.uk - Hidden in the Herefordshire hills, Weobley is a picturesque timber-frame village which will delight the visiting traveller.
Llangorse Riding and Rope Centre
Climbing , Abseiling or ride through scenic countryside
www.activityuk.com
Court Farm Activity Centre Tillington
Mountain Boarding, Fishing and Farm Shop
www.courtfarmleisure.co.uk
Cider Museum Hereford
Walk through original champagne cider cellars
Sample Cider Brandy surrounded by water colours of old varieties of Apples and Pears.
www.cidermuseum.co.uk
Eastnor Castle Ledbury
Fairy tale Georgian castle richly decorated in the Gothic style.
Adventure playground,
Tree trail, lake and many special events.
www.eastnorcastle.com
Helens Manor, Much Marcle, Ledbury.
Since 1096 this incredible manor has been the home to the same family, a living monument to much of England’s history and a must to visit.
www.helensmanor.com
www.weobley.co.uk - Hidden in the Herefordshire hills, Weobley is a picturesque timber-frame village which will delight the visiting traveller.
Gardens to Enjoy
Hampton Court Gardens, Bodenham
The orginal Hampton Court, founded in 1430.
The gardens have been revived and transformed with walled kitchen gardens, island pavilions, water canals , avenues and borders plus maze and hidden tunnel.
www.hamptoncourt.org.uk
Shipley Gardens
Lies along the banks of the River Wye, a wild life haven and many preening peacocks.
www.shipleygardens.plus.com
Hergest Croft Gardens
Four gardens for all seasons particularly spectacular colours in Autumn. Garden Talks and workshops
www.hergast.co.uk
Dore Abbey
www.doreabbey.org.uk - Founded as a Cisterian Abbey in 1147, suffered under Henry VIII dissolution of monasteries and then restored by Viscount Sudmore in 1632, original transept and chapel with tower added.
Abbey Dore Court Gardens and Tea Rooms
www.abbeydore.co.uk - Wonderful gardens lying by the side of Dore river surrounding Victorian Abbey Dore Court which featured in Country House rescue in 2011.
Kentchurch Court and Gardens
www.kentchurchcourt.co.uk - Considered as one of the most important historic houses in England ancestral home of the Scudamore family. Beautiful gardens, woodland walks and deer park.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk - People of all ages are members of the National Trust, who own many beauty spots and fine houses. The Weir, a tranquil waterside woodland west of Hereford is National Trust-owned.
www.thisisherfordshire.co.uk- For News, Leisure, Sport, What to Do and Where to Go.
www.weobley.co.uk - Hidden in the Herefordshire hills, Weobley is a picturesque timber-frame village which will delight the visiting traveller.
www.courtyard.org.uk - The Courtyard is Hereford City's brilliant centre for the arts. Drama, Visual Arts, Dance, Orchestras - there is something for everyone. The Courtyard also serves food.
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